Dr Rila Deen

Dr. Rila Deen is a general adult psychiatrist with a comprehensive background in various clinical settings. With a Fellowship from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry, Dr. Deen has extensive experience in acute mental health units, community services, rehabilitation, consultation and liaison psychiatry, alcohol and drugs, early psychosis intervention, and emergency psychiatry. Dr. Deen's approach to treatment is holistic, placing a strong emphasis on recovery-oriented, patient-centered, and family-inclusive care. He takes into account the patient's cultural and social network to provide personalized and effective treatment for individuals living with mental illness. Collaborating closely with GPs and allied health professionals, Dr. Deen ensures the delivery of comprehensive and evidence-based treatment. Passionate about his work, Dr. Deen is committed to helping patients achieve better mental health outcomes through compassionate care and evidence-based approaches. He is well-respected in the psychiatric community for his dedication, expertise, and commitment to the well-being of his patients and their families. Dr. Deen's wealth of knowledge and experience make him a trusted professional in the field of psychiatry. In addition to English, Dr. Deen is fluent in Sinhala and Tamil, making him able to effectively communicate with patients from diverse language backgrounds. This language proficiency further enhances his ability to provide culturally sensitive care to his patients. With a special interest in anxiety and mood disorders, psychosis and early psychosis intervention, brain injuries and cognitive symptoms, chronic pain with a psychological component, PTSD, grief/loss, gaming disorders, and personality disorders, Dr. Deen offers a wide range of expertise and comprehensive care in these areas.